UK OFSI
Active- Programme
- Iran
- Designated
- Not published by this authority
- Stated grounds
- Gholamreza Ziyayi, in his former positions as Director of Evin Prison and Director of Raja’i Shahr prison is an involved person under the Iran (Sanctions) Regulations 2023 because he has been involved in the commission of serious human rights violations in Iran including being involved in, responsible for, supporting and facilitating conduct that amounts to serious violations of the right to life, and the right not to be subjected to torture and cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment.
- Source
- UK Sanctions List (FCDO)
- Last confirmed
- 19 Oct 2026